How avian coronavirus relates to COVID-19 in humans

To better understand the challenges associated with the COVID-19 disease in humans, poultry health professionals can draw on many years of experience attempting to control avian coronavirus infectious bronchitis virus in poultry. It is important to emphasize the COVID-19 virus is not associated with poultry or poultry products. Coronaviruses are divided into Alpha-, Beta-, Gamma-…

COVID-19 changes the way we operate

THERE have been a few great events in the past month, but also huge changes to the norm. Not surprisingly, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we operate at Poultry Hub Australia. We are now working from home and connecting on a regular basis using online platforms. We are still open for business and…

Egg supply steady as demand spikes

AUSTRALIAN egg farmers are reassuring customers there is no need to fear food shortages due to the coronavirus pandemic. Retailers have limited egg purchases along with other household staples in response to panic buying, but any absence of eggs in stores is purely demand driven and not a reflection of the continuity of supply. To…